US3887115A
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Package for an underarm spray product
Assignee: SC Johnson and Son Inc
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Filing: 1973-11-29
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1993-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A container-delivery unit for an underarm spray product such as an antiperspirant or deodorant. A preferred embodiment includes a pressurized container and is characterized by a unique elongated delivery head extending from the container body and having an elongated concave surface surrounding a spray orifice. Preferred embodiments have an actuator trigger portion located near the lateral surface of the container body and moveable in a way to facilitate easy and convenient use of the product. This device and certain features of the preferred embodiment provide a unique and conveniently operating package for an underarm spray.
Inventors
- 👤 Tor Petterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/28; B65D83/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A container-delivery device for an underarm spray product, comprising: means to contain said product, said means having a lateral wall configured to be readily grasped in hand and a discharge port, said means defining an axis line; conduit means connected with said port, extending from said container means and terminating in a spray orifice for discharge centered along a reference line which forms an acute angle with said axis line; valve means to control the flow of said product through said spray orifice; actuator means connected to said valve means; and a head member connected to said container means and elongated in a direction along said axis line, said head including a surface which defines a passageway for and surrounds said spray orifice, said orifice being near the center of said surface, said surface terminating in an edge which defines a plane substantially normal to said reference line, said surface being concave whereby said spray orifice is substantially recessed from said edge and said surface approximates a three-dimensional mirror image of the human axilla.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A container-delivery device for an underarm spray product, comprising: means to contain said product, said means having a lateral wall configured to be readily grasped in hand and a discharge port, said means defining an axis line; conduit means connected with said port, extending from said container means and terminating in a spray orifice for discharge centered along a reference line which forms an acute angle with said axis line; valve means to control the flow of said product through said spray orifice; actuator means connected to said valve means; and a head member connected to said container means and elongated in a direction along said axis line, said head including a surface which defines a passageway for and surrounds said spray orifice, said orifice being near the center of said surface, said surface terminating in an edge which defines a plane substantially normal to said reference line, said surface being concave whereby said spray orifice is substantially recessed from said edge and said surface approximates a three-dimensional mirror image of the human axilla.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
174 words
A container-delivery device for an underarm spray product, comprising: means to contain said product, said means having a lateral wall configured to be readily grasped in hand and a discharge port, said means defining an axis line; conduit means connected with said port, extending from said container means and terminating in a spray orifice for discharge centered along a reference line which forms an acute angle with said axis line; valve means to control the flow of said product through said spray orifice; actuator means connected to said valve means; and a head member connected to said container means and elongated in a direction along said axis line, said head including a surface which defines a passageway for and surrounds said spray orifice, said orifice being near the center of said surface, said surface terminating in an edge which defines a plane substantially normal to said reference line, said surface being concave whereby said spray orifice is substantially recessed from said edge and said surface approximates a threedimensional mirror image of the human axilla.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
174 words
A container-delivery device for an underarm spray product, comprising: means to contain said product, said means having a lateral wall configured to be readily grasped in hand and a discharge port, said means defining an axis line; conduit means connected with said port, extending from said container means and terminating in a spray orifice for discharge centered along a reference line which forms an acute angle with said axis line; valve means to control the flow of said product through said spray orifice; actuator means connected to said valve means; and a head member connected to said container means and elongated in a direction along said axis line, said head including a surface which defines a passageway for and surrounds said spray orifice, said orifice being near the center of said surface, said surface terminating in an edge which defines a plane substantially normal to said reference line, said surface being concave whereby said spray orifice is substantially recessed from said edge and said surface approximates a threedimensional mirror image of the human axilla.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said edge of said concave surface forms a generally elliptical loop substantially within a single plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the spray orifice is designed to provide a wide spray pattern to cover the axilla from one position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said actuator means includes a trigger portion located near said lateral wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said trigger portion is moveable in a direction generally along said lateral wall to actuate said valve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein sid lateral wall of said container means forms a cylinder and one end of said cylinder defines said port.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said actuator means extends along said reference line, from said valve means toward said lateral wall, and having a trigger portion located near said lateral wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said trigger portions is moveable in a direction generally along said lateral wall to actuate said valve.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 8 wherein said trigger portion is moveable in a direction generally parallel to the axis line.
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